tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations Policy papers and consultations 2026-05-18T12:03:46+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/multi-annual-national-control-plan-mancp 2026-05-18T12:03:46+01:00 Multi-Annual National Control Plan (MANCP) Multi-Annual National Control Plan relating to feed and food safety, animal health and welfare (including aquatics), and plant health. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/plastic-packaging-tax-mechanically-recycled-plastic-packaging 2026-05-18T09:58:23+01:00 Plastic Packaging Tax — mechanically recycled plastic packaging This consultation seeks views on the potential introduction of mandatory certification for mechanically recycled plastic for Plastic Packaging Tax purposes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/amending-the-hydrofluorocarbon-phasedown-schedule 2026-05-15T17:38:17+01:00 Amending the hydrofluorocarbon phasedown schedule Seeking views on a proposal to amend the phasedown schedule for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Great Britain to support the UK’s climate goals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/environment-agency-charge-proposals-for-waste-crime-and-hourly-rates 2026-05-15T10:00:00+01:00 Environment Agency charge proposals for waste crime and hourly rates We want your views on proposed new regulatory charges for certain waste activities and hourly rates. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/bathing-waters-proposed-designation-of-13-new-sites-in-england 2026-05-14T22:30:01+01:00 Bathing waters: proposed designation of 13 new sites in England We are seeking views on the proposal to designate 13 sites in England as bathing waters. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/untested-non-native-forestry-species-policy-statement 2026-05-14T13:56:12+01:00 Untested non-native forestry species policy statement The untested non-native forestry species policy statement sets out the specific circumstances in which these species can be planted. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/a-consultation-on-a-seasonal-closure-of-crawfish-fishery-in-ices-area-7-english-waters 2026-05-14T09:32:03+01:00 A consultation on a seasonal closure of crawfish fishery in ICES area 7 (English waters) A consultation on a seasonal closure of crawfish fishery in ICES area 7 (English waters) tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/ecosystem-services-technical-note 2026-05-14T09:30:07+01:00 Ecosystem services — technical note HMRC guidance about the taxation of ecosystem services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/eskdalemuir-seismic-array-revised-approach-to-managing-onshore-wind-turbine-interference 2026-05-14T09:28:41+01:00 Eskdalemuir seismic array: revised approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference Proposals for an updated approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference with the Eskdalemuir seismic array. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/tariff-interoperability 2026-05-14T09:10:18+01:00 Tariff Interoperability We are seeking views on standardising how suppliers make tariff pricing data available to help support consumer-led flexibility. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/african-and-classical-swine-fever-disease-control-strategy 2026-05-14T00:01:00+01:00 African and classical swine fever disease control strategy Sets out the disease control measures we would consider if African or classical swine fever was suspected or confirmed in pigs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/national-biosecurity-centre-programme-weybridge 2026-05-13T12:59:38+01:00 National Biosecurity Centre Programme – Weybridge Outlining plans for a world leading science centre at Weybridge, to protect people and animals from disease outbreaks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/june-2026-catch-limit-review 2026-05-13T09:01:05+01:00 June 2026 Catch Limit Review June 2026 Catch Limit Review tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/contracts-for-difference-contract-amendments-to-implement-clean-industry-bonus-reforms 2026-05-11T13:50:49+01:00 Contracts for Difference: Contract amendments to implement Clean Industry Bonus reforms We're seeking views on proposed amendments to the CfD contract that need to be made to implement CIB reforms, and also on hybrid metering, ahead of Allocation Round 8. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/water-resources-planning-guideline-update 2026-05-08T14:52:16+01:00 Water resources planning guideline update We want your feedback on the Environment Agency’s proposed update of the water resources planning guideline for England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/rolls-royce-small-modular-reactor-justification-application 2026-05-08T09:30:04+01:00 Rolls-Royce small modular reactor: justification application Seeking views on an application by the Nuclear Industry Association for a regulatory justification decision on the Rolls-Royce small modular reactor. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/microchips-in-pets-scanning-prior-to-euthanasia 2026-05-07T08:15:03+01:00 Microchips in pets: scanning prior to euthanasia Seeking your views on scanning microchips in dogs and cats prior to euthanasia. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/land-use-framework 2026-05-06T08:04:56+01:00 Land Use Framework How we can use our land more effectively to increase the resilience of our homes, communities, infrastructure, and food systems, while speeding up development and restoring nature. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/fisheries-management-plans-policy-information 2026-05-06T00:01:04+01:00 Fisheries management plans: policy information How fisheries management plans will be used to create a more vibrant, profitable, and sustainable fishing industry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/water-fittings-preventing-backflow-of-water-from-toilet-cisterns 2026-05-06T00:01:04+01:00 Water fittings: preventing backflow of water from toilet cisterns Seeking views on updating toilet specifications to stop cistern water from re-entering drinking water in properties and to understand the causes of leaking toilet valves.